Frontline Bulletin Board: December 19, 2025
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Your source for the latest VNS Health team member recognitions, CEO Zoom recordings, and events.
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VNS Health Behavioral Health Named a “Top Mental Health Care Provider” by City & State!
City & State’s inaugural Top Mental Health Care Providers features dozens of the elite mental health providers
in New York. The list, which includes large and small providers from across the state, puts a spotlight on the
innovative programs and standout services being offered to ensure that New Yorkers are able to thrive and
successfully face challenges to their mental health.
Click here to read why the Behavioral Health team made the list.
Donate Halloween Costumes and Food to Support Our Behavioral Health Programs by Wednesday, December 31 at Our 5 Penn Plaza and 220 East 42nd Street Offices.
Join us for a Halloween costume and food drive to support our Behavioral Health programs. Donate to two amazing causes in one event!
Donations are being accepted through Wednesday, December 31 at our 5 Penn Plaza office and 220 East 42nd street office.
Donation Details:
- How to Give at 220 East 42nd Street: Drop off at the Front Desk on the 6th Floor.
- How to Give at 5 Penn Plaza: Drop off at the Front Desk on either the 12th or 20th Floor.
Halloween Costume Drive:
Help every child enjoy a magical Halloween next year!
Details for donations:
- Ages 3 – 12
- New or gently used costumes.
- Costumes of all kinds welcome: superheroes, princesses, animals, and beyond!
Food Drive:
We’re collecting non-perishable, shelf-stable items, including:
- Canned goods (vegetables, fruits, beans, soups)
- Pasta & rice
- Oatmeal packets
- Pancake mix and syrup
- Nut butters
- Cereals, and more!
Make Your Strength from Within Gift by Wednesday, December 31 to Contribute Directly to Our Charitable Care and Community Impact Programs.
For more than 130 years, VNS Health has been here when New Yorkers need us. That legacy continues because of you. Every day, more than 73,000 people count on us for care, support, and compassion, and many of them are facing real challenges. They may be isolated, overlooked, or struggling to access the help they need. You make sure they’re not alone.
Last year, because of your generosity and the support of our community partners, we provided over $69 million in Charitable Care and Community Impact Programs. That’s not just a number. That’s real help for real people, including children, families, older adults, and those living with serious illness. You helped make that happen.
On Thursday, October 23 we kicked off our 2025 Strength from Within employee giving campaign. This is our chance to come together once again in support of the mission we live every day.
We’re proud to share that the leadership team has pledged $45,000 in matching gifts, and we hope you will join them. Every gift, no matter the amount, goes directly to our Charitable Care and Community Impact Programs. You can even choose exactly where your donation is directed. It’s one more way to make your impact personal.
Visit vnshealth.org/strengthfromwithin by Wednesday, December 31 to make your gift or sign up for payroll deductions.
Thank you for being part of this campaign and for everything you do to support our mission.
Advocacy 101: Learn How to Get Involved.
Interested in learning more about how VNS Health connects with elected officials — and how you can help share our mission and impact?
Join us today, Friday, December 19 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.for an Advocacy 101 informational session, hosted by the Government Affairs team. This session will introduce how VNS Health educates policymakers about the work we do, the communities we serve, and the challenges our staff and patients face every day. You’ll also learn about the new VNS Health Advocates Program — an opportunity for employees to get more involved in outreach, storytelling, and awareness-building activities throughout the year.
Fill out this form to sign-up to attend this session!
Additional sessions may be offered depending on staff interest and demand.
Questions? Contact [email protected].
How to Join:
- When:
- Friday, December 19 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- Where: Zoom
- How to register: To register to attend this session, click here to fill out the form.
Take a Virtual Meditation Class on Mondays or Fridays!
In 30 minutes, you can learn effective stress reduction techniques, improve your focus and concentration and help improve your social and emotional well-being
Meditation
Classes run for 30 minutes and are held on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. and Fridays at 12:00 p.m. For more information, click here.
Mondays
How to Join:
- When: Mondays
- Time: 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Link: Click here to join.
- Add class to your calendar: To add this class to your Outlook calendar, click here.
Fridays
How to Join:
- When: Fridays
- Time: 12:00 noon – 12:30 p.m.
- Link: Click here to join.
- Add class to your calendar: To add this class to your Outlook calendar, click here.
Check out this week’s Frontline feature: Bringing Joy to Hospice Patients During the Holidays.
